REPORT: Dog The Bounty Hunter Interested In Joining The Search For Pennsylvania Escaped Prisoner
According to a report from TMZ, Dog the Bounty Hunter, aka Duane Chapman, is interested in joining the search for Danelo Cavalcante, the escaped Pennsylvania prisoner.
They say that the reality TV star has been in contact with Pennsylvania authorities and has been “keeping tabs” on the manhunt.
“Dog feels like he needs a better sense of the lay of the land…” TMZ is reporting that sources say if he can get a plan together he could fly to Chester County to start looking for Cavalcante.
The manhunt for the convicted murderer has entered its thirteenth day.
Pennsylvania State Police had major developments overnight (9/12) in the manhunt.
They are now focused on northern Chester County in South Coventry Township where he was reportedly last spotted on Coventryville Road around 8 p.m. on Monday night (9/11).
Cavalcante is now armed as well. According to 6ABC, he stole a rifle from a garage. The homeowner fired at Cavalcante, but it is unknown if he has been injured.
What To Know About The Search For The Chester County Escaped Prisoner Danelo Cavalcante
Danelo Souza Cavalcante escaped from the Chester County Prison on Thursday, August 31, 2023. This was after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of his former girlfriend. He was going to be moved to another state prison but escaped before he was transferred.
PSP Troop J and the Chester Co. Detectives are searching for Danelo Souza Cavalcante, 34, who escaped from Chester County prison on Aug. 31. Anyone with information should call 911, PSP at 1-877-926-8332 or PA Crime Stoppers: 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or https://t.co/GheTzi0bTc. pic.twitter.com/H6eI5Jf1sR
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 2, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cavalcante is 5 feet tall, 120 pounds, and has brown eyes and long dark curly hair. He was wearing a prison-issued uniform when he escaped, consisting of a white T-shirt, white sneakers, and green pants. He was also wearing a backpack.Officials have said that Cavalcante is extremely dangerous. A reward of $25,000 is now being offered for information leading to his arrest.
If you see Danelo Cavalcante, call 911 or 1-877-926-8332 immediately. You can also contact PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS.
PSP Troop J and the Chester Co. Detectives are searching for Danelo Souza Cavalcante, 34, who escaped from Chester County prison on Aug. 31. Anyone with information should call 911, PSP at 1-877-926-8332 or PA Crime Stoppers: 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or https://t.co/GheTzi0bTc. pic.twitter.com/H6eI5Jf1sR
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 2, 2023
Danelo Cavalcante, 34 years old, was convicted of killing his former girlfriend in Schuylkill Township in 2021. He stabbed her 38 times while her two young children were present. He is also wanted for a 2017 murder in his native Brazil and allegedly killed his former girlfriend to keep her from telling police about his wanted status in Brazil. He landed in Pennsylvania via Puerto Rico after reportedly obtaining a fake ID.
Officials are using tactics to stress the escaped prisoner with the hope he will surrender and turn himself in.
On Monday, September 4th, Pennsylvania State Police took over the investigation. At that time there were 4 sightings of Cavalcante since he escaped.
Here is what you need to know about the manhunt for the Chester County escaped prisoner, Danelo Cavalcante.
Day 14, September 13, 2023 At 8:14am
He has been captured. News broke just around 8:30a that Cavalcante was in police custody. He was found wearing an Eagles sweatshirt.
FOX 29 on Twitter: "CAPTURED: Danelo Cavalcante was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nearly two-week search for the convicted murderer who escaped prison.MORE: https://t.co/6AMvUEWaB2 pic.twitter.com/qSjk47N8Vc / Twitter"
CAPTURED: Danelo Cavalcante was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nearly two-week search for the convicted murderer who escaped prison.MORE: https://t.co/6AMvUEWaB2 pic.twitter.com/qSjk47N8Vc
Day 13, September 12
Police seem to be closing in on Cavalcante in Northern Chester County. Schools in the Owen J. Roberts School District have canceled classes for the day. Police have even been seen using one of the school’s parking lots as a staging area.
Police also say Cavalcante is now armed. Residents are being allowed to leave their homes but are advised to stay vigilant and keep their doors (and car doors) locked and garages closed.
PSP is pursuing Danelo Cavalcante in the area of Ridge Rd/Coventryville Rd/Daisy Point Rd in South Coventry Twp., Chester Co. He is armed. Residents in the area are asked to lock all doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors. Do not approach. Call 911 if seen.
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 12, 2023🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 NEW DEVELOPMENTS #DaneloCavalcante
— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) September 12, 2023
-Confirmed sighting by motorist at 8PM.
-10:10 PM Homeowner shoots at Cavalcante.
-.22 rifle with scope and flashlight stolen from home.
-More than 500 Law enforcement on scene in what will be "extended" period🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨 PA State Police once again say they have cornered #DaneloCavalcante Containment area is a 2.5 x 3 mile search area in Northern Chester County.
— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) September 12, 2023Day 12, September 11
We continue our search for Danelo Cavalcante this morning. We ask Chester County residents to remain on the lookout and ensure vehicles and homes remain locked. We urge anyone with info to call the tip line at 717-562-2987.
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 11, 2023The reward has been upped to $25,000. Since the van he was suspected to be driving was dumped yesterday there is no defined search area.
Law enforcement officials have increased the reward and no longer have a defined search area as the manhunt continues for escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante. https://t.co/1OujhjmoGM
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) September 11, 2023Day 11, Sunday, September 10: On The Move
On Saturday evening (9/10) Cavalcante was captured on a home camera near Phoenixville. This is about 40 minutes northeast of the original focused search area. Police say he has family in the area he has been spotted in and the family of the girlfriend he murdered is also in the Phoenixville area.
The video also shows the escaped prisoner is now clean-shaven and is wearing a greenish/yellow hoodie, and hat and is still wearing his prisoner-issued green pants.
Last night prison escapee Danelo Calvalcante was seen in the Phoexniville area of Chester County. He was clean-shaven, hooded sweatshirt, hat, green pants, and white shoes. He is possibly operating a white vehicle. Call 911 or the PSP Tipline at 717-562-2987 with information. pic.twitter.com/NXn9LHqnuB
— U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia (@USMS_Philly) September 10, 2023So how did he get to Phoenixville,
Last night prison escapee Danelo Calvalcante was seen in the Phoexniville area of Chester County. He was clean-shaven, hooded sweatshirt, hat, green pants, and white shoes. He is possibly operating a white vehicle. Call 911 or the PSP Tipline at 717-562-2987 with information. pic.twitter.com/NXn9LHqnuB
— U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia (@USMS_Philly) September 10, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">police believe he is also driving a white Ford transit van with a refrigeration unit with license plate ZST 8818. The van was reported stolen by a local dairy.@USMS_Philly and @PAStatePolice seek the public's assistance in locating a 2020 Ford Transit van. Investigators believe fugitive Danelo Calvalcante stole the van. There is damage on the left rear fender and a cooling unit on top. Anyone with info is asked to call 717-562-2987. pic.twitter.com/JoP7Z66kKo
— U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia (@USMS_Philly) September 10, 2023Residents are urged to lock the doors to their homes and cars and to stay vigilant.
Friday, September 8th Update
The search for the convicted murderer enters its 9th day on Friday, September 8th. Longwood Gardens remains closed until further notice.
Last night (9/7) Longwood Gardens was evacuated and closed early when investigators came across surveillance video of Cavalcante once again on the Gardens’s grounds. The PA State Police asks if you see Cavalcante or notice suspicious activity to call 911 immediately. Reward now totals up to $20,000 for tips leading to his capture.
Pennsylvania State Police have been seen stationed every 50 yards along Baltimore Pike and Longwood Gardens. Chris O’Connell from Fox 29 also reported that the search area “has shifted West.”
🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨🚨
— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) September 8, 2023
-PA State Police stationed nearly every 50 yards along Baltimore Pike and Longwood Gardens this morning as the search for escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante enters Day 9. -New search area has shifted West.
-Search planes and drones up all night. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/qXULQgXEefMore On Cavalcante’s Background
The Pennsylvania State Police have also released more information on Cavalcante’s background saying he may have some enhanced survival skills.
Lt. Colonel Bivens with state police went into a little more detail about #Cavalcante saying he was on the run in the jungles of Brazil and comes from a tough background so he may have obtained some skills to survive for a time in the wild. #fugitive @69News pic.twitter.com/vQyNw9DbxS
— Tom Rader (@TomRaderTV) September 8, 2023On A Positive Note
The Pennsylvania State Police K9 Loki who was hospitalized the other day after suffering a heat-related illness has been released and is doing better.
PA State Police K9 Loki, who suffered a heat-related illness during the search for escapee Danelo Cavalcante, was discharged from veterinary care today. Thank you to the veterinary staff for their care and the public for the well wishes on his recovery! pic.twitter.com/QlWb10vhPh
— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) September 7, 2023Video Released Showing Cavalcante’s Escape
Survailance video has now been released of how Cavalcante escaped. An internal investigation is underway.
Chester County District Attorney's Office on Twitter: "CHESTER COUNTY PRISON OFFICIALS RELEASE VIDEO OF DANELO CAVALCANTE'S ESCAPE FROM THE EXERCISE YARDInternal and criminal investigations into the escape of Cavalcante are ongoing, and Prison Officials will provide additional information as able. pic.twitter.com/Thg2YzAOQ0 / Twitter"
CHESTER COUNTY PRISON OFFICIALS RELEASE VIDEO OF DANELO CAVALCANTE'S ESCAPE FROM THE EXERCISE YARDInternal and criminal investigations into the escape of Cavalcante are ongoing, and Prison Officials will provide additional information as able. pic.twitter.com/Thg2YzAOQ0
3p Wednesday, September 6 Update
He is still on the run. Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers has added additional money to the reward. The reward for information leading to Cavalcante’s capture is now up to $20,000.
If you see Danelo Cavalcante, call 911 or 1-877-926-8332 immediately. You can also contact PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS.
🚨🚨MANHUNT UPDATE🚨 🚨
— Chris O'Connell (@CoconnellFox29) September 6, 2023
CONFIRMED sighting of Danelo Cavalcante on Chandler Road in Pennsbury Township last night. Reward for capture has increased to $20,000.
Law enforcement canine suffered heat related injury during search and is hospitalized. @FOX29phillyWe are learning more about how a convicted murderer escaped a Pennsylvania prison last week. https://t.co/Mw8HPXbglT
— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) September 6, 2023Day 7
Cavalcante is still on the run. It has been 7 days since he escaped. The search perimeter has widened and he is believed to be moving south from where he was last captured on trail cameras in Longwood Gardens. He seems to be hiding during the day and moving once it gets dark.
The Kennett Consolidated School District remains closed on Wednesday, September 6.
Parade of State Troopers just headed North on Creek Rd from Baltimore Pike. Search seems to be focused along Brandywine Creek in Chadds Ford. pic.twitter.com/iLlfruLZ3K
— Bob Kelly (@BobKellyFOX29) September 6, 2023Schools In The Search Area Are Closed
The Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester County has canceled classes for Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Officials say the search for a convicted killer “has evolved.”
KCSD Alert: All KCSD schools and offices are closed Tuesday Sept. 5 Visit our website for an update regarding the escaped inmate from Chester County Prison: https://t.co/1nh3vEBJc3
— KCSD (@KCSDDistrict) September 5, 2023Spotted: 9/5/23
Spotted by a trail camera at Longwood Gardens. This time he is not wearing the white shirt.
Trail camera on Longwood Gardens property captured convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante last night
— Crime With Bobby (@crimewithbobby) September 5, 2023
This is south of the original perimeter, and now the search is expanded
Some schools now closed due to this #breaking #news #breakingnews #danelocavalcante #manhunt pic.twitter.com/029z6lj2EOLongwood Gardens Closed
Cavacante has been spotted by Longwood Gardens. The Gardens were closed on Sunday and Monday, and are normally closed, except to certain groups, on Tuesdays.
Based on the recommendation of authorities, we will be closed today, Sunday, September 3, as the search for the escaped prisoner from Chester County Prison continues. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check our website for updated information. pic.twitter.com/E3yirihlry
— Longwood Gardens (@longwoodgardens) September 3, 2023Recording Of His Mother's Voice Are Being Used
Recordings of Cavalcante’s mother’s voice in his native language of Portuguese are being blasted to coax the fugitive to out of hiding. Her message urges her son to surrender and is being blasted from helicopters and patrol cars.
Lt. Col. George Bevins said at a news conference Monday afternoon that 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Sunday afternoon from a distance by a state trooper, who gave chase but lost him. https://t.co/umtY5xSReH
— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) September 4, 2023Homes Have Been Broken Into
There have been reports of a few homes being broken into in and around the search area. One resident says Cavalcante was in his home Friday evening.
Ryan Drummond claims he saw the escaped Chester County prisoner Danelo Cavalcante inside his home on Friday night around 11:45 p.m. https://t.co/aiRlIHgTvu
— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) September 4, 2023